HGV Class 2 Driver Team Leader – Waste & Recycling – AR

HGV Class 2 Driver Team Leader - Waste & Recycling

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Pay Rate: £17.57 per hour
Hours: 44.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Start: Immediate

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver Team Leader to join the Waste & Recycling team at Buckinghamshire Council in Aylesbury.

This is a hands-on role combining HGV Class 2 driving with team leadership
. You will be responsible for safely operating a refuse collection vehicle while leading and supporting a small crew of Waste & Recycling Operatives throughout the working day.

You will play an important role in ensuring waste and recycling collections are completed safely, efficiently and on schedule
, while maintaining high standards of customer service and health and safety.

• Safely drive and operate a refuse collection vehicle.
• Lead and support a small team of Waste & Recycling Operatives.
• Ensure collections are completed safely, efficiently and on schedule.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety
  .
• Monitor safe working practices across the crew.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
• Work closely with supervisors and colleagues to resolve issues encountered on route.
• Provide a professional and courteous service to local residents and businesses.
• Take responsibility for the crew and daily collection route.

The successful candidate will have:

• A valid HGV Class 2 driving licence
  .
• A valid Driver CPC qualification
  .
• Previous experience driving HGV Class 2 vehicles
  .
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team, or the confidence to take responsibility for a small crew.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A strong understanding of health and safety.
• A reliable, professional and positive approach to work.

Previous experience within waste collection, refuse services, highways or environmental services would be beneficial but is not essential.

• £17.57 per hour
• 44.25 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Occasional Saturday working
• Temporary position with the opportunity to become permanent
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work within a vital local authority frontline service

Recycling & Waste Services
18 Pembroke Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1DB

If you are an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver with the ability to lead a small team and are looking for a role with the opportunity to become permanent, we would be keen to hear from you.